Photos of the Month: Mar. 25-April 26, 2011

3rd Place News Photo

Security guards escort two women out of a staged press meeting during a news contest at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention in the Hilton Hotel in Fort Worth Thursday, Mar 31, 2011. Writers and photographers from schools all over the country participated in the contest.

Accident

At 12:11 today at the corner of 4th Street and Speight Avenue, an EMS team tends to a student who was struck by a car while crossing the road between campus and the nearby neighborhood. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

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While police speak to witnesses, an EMS team tends to a student who was struck by a car while crossing the road between campus and the nearby neighborhood at the corner of 4th Street and Speight Avenue around 12:10 today. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

Baseball vs UTSA

No. 18 third baseman Cal Towey rounds third base as he makes his way to the home plate during hte game against University of Texas San Antonio Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at the Baylor Ballpark. Baylor fell to UTSA, 4-2. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

CAREkickoff

Abinene junior Michael Nguyen shows off his dance skills with the Filipino Student Association during Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority's C.A.R.E. (Cancer Awareness A Real Effort) Week Kick Off Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in Barfield. Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer

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Members of Delta Epsilon Psi dance to Everybody (Backstreet's Back) during Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority's C.A.R.E. (Cancer Awareness A Real Effort) Week Kick Off Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in Barfield. Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer

diadeloso

A member of High Valley sings and plays guitar during their performance at Diadeloso Thursday April 14, 2011, at Fountain Mall. Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer

Elite 8 Watch Party

Nearing the end of Baylors' Elite 8 Regional NCAA Tournament game against Texas A&M, Avon, Col. sophomore Shanna Zoch and Midlothian freshman Garrett Cornett express their disappointment at Baylor's poor performance. For the Lady Bears, the season ends with a 58 to 46 loss under the Texas A&M Aggies. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

Exhibit

Vice President for Information Technology & Dean of University Libraries, Pattie Orr (black), along with Director of the Green Scholars Initiative, Jerry Pattengale (white), and Founder and Director of the Green Collection, Scott Carroll (b/w), prepare ancient biblical works Wednesday, for a display lasting Thursday through Saturday in the Armstrong-Browning Library. The Green Collection is comprised of over 30,000 biblical works showing various movements and craft methods throughout religious history. Jed Dean | Lariat Photo Editor

Fences

The cast of August Wilson's stage production titled "Fences" performs on stage Monday evening during their dress rehearsal. Mission Waco's Jubilee Theatre is hosting the production on April 15 and 16, 2011, directed by Francine Lumbard. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

Football Practice

Football practice at the Highers Athletic Complex Tuesday afternoon. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

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Odessey

The goddess Calypso, performed by Wichita Falls sophomore Rachael Herren, is dragged around the floor by Hermes, played by Castle Rock, Col. sophomore Maggie Brister Monday evening in the Mabee Theatre. Baylor's upcoming theatrical production by Homer titled "The Odessey" is directed by Mary Zimmerman. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

Oral

Senior Editor Elinor Mazé, Director Stephen Sloan, and Associate Director Lois Myers of the Institute for Oral History were recently awarded the Texas Historical Commission's 2011 Award of Excellence in Presenting History. Jed Dean | Lariat Photo Editor

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During Air Force ROTC's Powerplay Paintball training event at Meyers Lane, Kirkland, Wash. senior David Brenna gains the vantage point by crawling on the ground around barriers and forcing his opponents to surrender. The junior and senior team ended up losing to the freshman and sophomore team. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

singingcontest

Students sing a French song during Global BU Vision, an international singing competition Thursday, April 7, 2011 in Bennett Auditorium. Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer

Softball

No. 12 outfielder Shebi Redfearn makes the slide to steal third base during the game against Florida International University Thursday, Mar 24, 2011, at Getterman Stadium. Nick Berryman | Lariat Photographer

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No. 27 first baseman Jordan Vannatta hits the ball during the game against Missouri Saturday, Apr 2, 2011, at Getterman Stadium. Nick Berryman | Lariat Photographer

Stepin' Out

Baylor students give back to the community at Steppin' Out. Jed Dean | Lariat Photo Editor

Stepin' Out

Baylor students give back to the community at Steppin' Out. Jed Dean | Lariat Photo Editor

student government

Student body president run-off candidates Ben Aguinaga and Zach Rogers shake hands after the announcement of Rogers' victory Tuesday April 19, 2011, on the front steps of the Bill Daniel Student Center. Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer

Town Hall

In an effort toward university policy transparency, Shelby, N.C. senior class president Mary Katherine Leslie reads questions posed by students to President Ken Starr, Vice President for Student Life Kevin Jackson, and Student Body President Michael Wright during a town hall meeting Wednesday in the Draper Academic Building. Jed Dean | Lariat Photo Editor

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In the pole vaulting competition of the Michael Johnson/Dr. Pepper Classic, pole vaulter Joe Farley placed third for Baylor at the Hart Patterson Track and Field Complex Saturday afternoon, April 23, 2011. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

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At the Michael Johnson/Dr. Pepper Classic Saturday, April 23, 2011, steeplechaser Taylor Jackson competes against other Texas schools, coming in 10th place at the Hart Patterson Track and Field Complex. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

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During the Michael Johnson/Dr. Pepper Classic, triple jumper Jessica Ubanyionwu earned first place after completing several successful jumps at the Hart Patterson Track and Field Complex Saturday, April 23, 2011. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

Kids Coloring

Baylor students color with kids Wednesday, Apr 6, 2011. Nick Berryman | Lariat Photographer

WBB vs Green Bay

No. 42 center Brittney Griner blocks Green Bay's No. 4 guard Celeste Hoewisch at the American Airlines Center in Dallas during the 3nd round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Sunday evening. Following the 86 to 76 victory for the bears, they now move onto the Elite 8 4th round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament against Texas A&M Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

Wild Art

Kent Rush, professor of art at the University of Texas at San Antonio, gives a demonstration on aluminum plate printing during a Lithography 1 class, in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Building, Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2011. Jed Dean | Lariat Photo Editor

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Despite constant tornado warnings for McLennan County, San Antonio sophomore Eric Ortega, Fort Worth sophomore Alan Reyes, Houston freshman Andrew Shan and Houston freshman Tung Nguyen stand outside Moody Library Tuesday evening to watch the storm taking place. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

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Members of Kappa Omega Tau finish off the last few batches of crawfish left over from the KOT and Chi Omega Crawfish Cookout Thursday evening. Events such as the crawfish cookout provide pledging members the opportunity to converse with current greek members as well as other greek organizations. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

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During the Beach Blanket Bash Tuesday afternoon, North Little Rock, Ark. senior Alexanne Pitts participates in the free aerobics session offered by the Bearobics classes on Fountain Mall. Bearobics offers Baylor students a chance to enjoy physical fitness while gaining important credits for graduation. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer

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During Hump Day, hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha Wednesday afternoon, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha including Waco senior Gordon Palmer, Richmond junior Glenn Starks, Houston junior Joshua Farris, Longview junior Dexter Dafney-Craig, and Port Authur senior Stetson Olaye put on a step show in front of the Mars MeLean Gymnasium, along with free food and music. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer